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    Déplaît (en. Displeases)

    /de.ple/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To cause irritation or dissatisfaction.
    His remark displeased several people.
    Sa remarque a déplu à plusieurs personnes.
    Not meeting someone's expectations or desires.
    Children often dislike not getting what they want.
    Cela déplait souvent aux enfants de ne pas avoir ce qu'ils veulent.
    To disagree with someone's feelings or opinions.
    This choice displeases those around him.
    Ce choix déplait à son entourage.
    To awaken a negative emotion in someone.
    The noise displeases the neighbors.
    Le bruit déplait aux voisins.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'deplere', which means 'to lament'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    it never displeases
    An expression used to say that something is always well received.
    cela ne déplaît jamais
    to displease someone
    Not meeting someone's expectations or desires.
    déplaire à quelqu'un
    displeasure
    Feeling of discontent caused by something.
    déplaisir

    Related Words

    displeasing
    Causing dissatisfaction or irritation.
    déplaisant
    disappointment
    Feeling of discontent resulting from an unmet expectation.
    déception
    disagreement
    Absence of agreement, often the cause of displeasure.
    désaccord

    Slang Meanings

    To reveal a negative opinion.
    His attitude really displeases the group.
    Son attitude déplait vraiment au groupe.
    To express dissatisfaction informally.
    He somewhat displeased regarding how things were handled.
    Il a un peu déplu sur la manière dont les choses ont été gérées.